Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Nanoparticles

Using Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract: Sustainable and

Eco-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Methods
Rahul Dwangan1, Abhishek Acharya2 and Ankur Rastogi3
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Student, BSc (H) 6th semester, 3Sr. Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, School of Science, OP JINDAL UNIVERSITY, RAIGARH (CG), India
E. mail: 1rahu.bsc21ch14@opju.ac.in, 3ankur.rastogi@opju.ac.in

Abstract:

The synthesis of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using leaf extract offers a sustainable and eco-friendly
alternative to conventional methods. This study investigates the green synthesis of CuNPs utilizing
Azadirachta Indica leaf extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents. Various parameters such as
temperature, pH, concentration, and reaction time were optimized for the formation of the
nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to analyse the structural, and chemical properties. The results
demonstrate the efficient reduction of copper ions to nanoparticles.

Keywords: Copper Nanoparticles, XRD, SEM, Green Synthesis.